Steel Strong-Wall® Shearwalls: Balloon Framing on Concrete Foundations
Simpson Strong-Tie® offers a complete stacked-wall solution for balloon-framing applications. The Steel Strong-Wall® option for heights up to 20' combines simplified installation with superior performance.
- Some of the highest loads in the industry.
- Same anchor bolt template as single story installation.
- Complete kit available to simplify the connection between the walls.
Stacked-Wall Solution For Balloon Framing
U.S. Patent 8,281,551; 8,689,518
Canadian Patent 2,489,845
Stacked-Wall Product Data – Bottom Walls:
| Model No. | W (in.) | H (in.) | T (in.) | Anchor Bolts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qty. | Dia. (in.) | ||||
| SSW15x8-STK | 15 | 93 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 2 | 1 |
| SSW15x10-STK | 15 | 117 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 2 | 1 |
| SSW18x8-STK | 18 | 93 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 2 | 1 |
| SSW18x10-STK | 18 | 117 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 2 | 1 |
| SSW21x8-STK | 21 | 93 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 2 | 1 |
| SSW21x10-STK | 21 | 117 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 2 | 1 |
| SSW24x8-STK | 24 | 93 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 2 | 1 |
| SSW24x10-STK | 24 | 117 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 2 | 1 |
- Specific wall combinations provided. See load table. Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for additional wall combinations.
- See Standard Application on Concrete Foundations for product data on top walls.
Product Information
MaterialVertical Panel - 10 gauge
FinishVertical Panel - Galvanized; Top and Base Plates - Simpson Strong-Tie® gray paint
Naming Legend
Top Wall
Bottom Wall
Suggested Example Specification: SSW18x8 over SSW18x10-STK
Wall Profiles
Pre-attached wood studs are 2x4 for walls 7' - 10' tall, and 2x6 for walls 11' - 13' tall.
SSW12
SSW15
SSW15
SSW18
SSW18
SSW21
SSW21
SSW24
SSW24
Load Tables
Allowable Shear & Drift Values
Code Reports
Catalog Page
C-L-SW14 (Strong-Wall Shearwalls), page 20-22
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